The Man from Galveston
“The man who brought law and order to the Lone Star State”
Synopsis
Circuit-riding Texas lawyer Timothy Higgins defends a former girlfriend against a murder charge stemming from an extortionist's threat to reveal her shady past. Through adroit courtroom work, Higgins is able to acquit her and reveal who actually shot the fatal bullet.
Top Cast
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Jeffrey Hunter
Timothy Higgins
Preston Foster
Judge Homer Black
James Coburn
Boyd Palmer
Joanna Moore
Rita Dillard
Edward Andrews
Hyde
Kevin Hagen
John Dillard
Martin West
Stonewall Grey
Ed Nelson
Cole Marteen
Karl Swenson
Sheriff
Grace Lee Whitney
Texas Rose
Claude Stroud
Harvey Sprager
Sherwood Price
George Taggart
Arthur Malet
Barney
Marjorie Bennett
Mrs. Warren
Chuck Hicks
US Marshal Chuck (uncredited)
George DeNormand
Attorney Smith (uncredited)
George Ford
Attorney Mullaney (uncredited)
William Fawcett
Tatum (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 18, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Conrad
- Screenplay & Story
- Dean Riesner, Michael S. Zagor
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- The Man from Galveston
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Conrad
Dean Riesner, Michael S. Zagor
David Buttolph
Bert Glennon
Bill Wiard
Michael Meshekoff, Jack Webb
Department Leadership Roster
William Conrad
Director
Dean Riesner
Writer
Michael S. Zagor
Writer
Michael Meshekoff
Producer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Bill Wiard
Editor
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from Galveston
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What is The Man from Galveston about?
Circuit-riding Texas lawyer Timothy Higgins defends a former girlfriend against a murder charge stemming from an extortionist's threat to reveal her shady past. Through adroit courtroom work, Higgins is able to acquit her and reveal who actually shot the fatal bullet.
Who directed The Man from Galveston?
The Man from Galveston was directed by William Conrad.
Who stars in The Man from Galveston?
The principal cast of The Man from Galveston includes Jeffrey Hunter, Preston Foster, James Coburn, Joanna Moore, Edward Andrews.
When was The Man from Galveston released and how long is it?
The Man from Galveston was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for The Man from Galveston?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man from Galveston was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man from Galveston?
The Man from Galveston holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).